What rigs/mounts are you using? at DVinfo.net

Tim Davison · May 27th, 2010, 01:12 PM

What is everyone using for support (if at all)? I've looked at the Zacuto rigs and noted how expensive they are but is it a false economy to spend money on cheaper companies like InidiSystem which are considerable cheaper:

indiSYSTEM - indiRAILSpro DSLR sm

I'm not really looking to build my own at the moment so all thoughts on the various pre-made rigs most appreciated :)

Bill Pryor · May 27th, 2010, 02:05 PM

The Indisystem gets pretty good reviews; I have a friend who has their new one and he likes it. I have a Cavision system, just the rods support, shoulder brace and handles--don't have follow focus yet. B&H carries Cavision, or you can go to their site and check out everything. At the time B&H had all the parts but not the configuration I wanted, so I just put it together with the Cavision part numbers, which match B&H. I think the package was just over $350 (USD).

I also have a markwatkins.com (it may be marksphototools.com now) bracket and handle, with two cold shoe mounts and hotshoe-to-1/4" ball adapters. And my viewer is the IDCPhotography.com Hoodman modification. Hoodman has their own system of attachment now that's pretty cool--a device that goes over the top instead of a bolt-on-from-below plate.

G. Lee Gordon · May 27th, 2010, 09:26 PM

I have the indisystems rack and it rocks! Does everything I need for a price I could afford. Just a personal note for you. In shopping for my rig I fell in the trap of lookin for the biggest and baddest rack I could find. After shooting with it I found that the secret is to have the least amount of gear possible(those suckers get heavy after a while). So in purchasing your rig be sure you have the option to scale it to your needs).

Tim Davison · May 28th, 2010, 08:06 AM

Did you purchase any follow focus or other attachments to go with the basic rig?

G. Lee Gordon · May 28th, 2010, 10:10 PM

I purchsed a d-Focus FF. Not "cinema quality", but perfect for my indie needs. And they are such a hot commodity right now I can easily sell it if I choose to upgrade. I also purchased an extension arm so I can mount a lilliput monitor. Chose the lilliput instead of going with the Zacuto.

May 27th, 2010, 01:12 PM	#1
Tim Davison Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 183	What rigs/mounts are you using? What is everyone using for support (if at all)? I've looked at the Zacuto rigs and noted how expensive they are but is it a false economy to spend money on cheaper companies like InidiSystem which are considerable cheaper: indiSYSTEM - indiRAILSpro DSLR sm I'm not really looking to build my own at the moment so all thoughts on the various pre-made rigs most appreciated :)

May 27th, 2010, 09:26 PM	#3
G. Lee Gordon Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 431	I have the indisystems rack and it rocks! Does everything I need for a price I could afford. Just a personal note for you. In shopping for my rig I fell in the trap of lookin for the biggest and baddest rack I could find. After shooting with it I found that the secret is to have the least amount of gear possible(those suckers get heavy after a while). So in purchasing your rig be sure you have the option to scale it to your needs). __________________ "Get Er Done!!!"

May 28th, 2010, 10:10 PM	#5
G. Lee Gordon Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 431	I purchsed a d-Focus FF. Not "cinema quality", but perfect for my indie needs. And they are such a hot commodity right now I can easily sell it if I choose to upgrade. I also purchased an extension arm so I can mount a lilliput monitor. Chose the lilliput instead of going with the Zacuto. __________________ "Get Er Done!!!"

May 27th, 2010, 02:05 PM	#2
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	The Indisystem gets pretty good reviews; I have a friend who has their new one and he likes it. I have a Cavision system, just the rods support, shoulder brace and handles--don't have follow focus yet. B&H carries Cavision, or you can go to their site and check out everything. At the time B&H had all the parts but not the configuration I wanted, so I just put it together with the Cavision part numbers, which match B&H. I think the package was just over $350 (USD). I also have a markwatkins.com (it may be marksphototools.com now) bracket and handle, with two cold shoe mounts and hotshoe-to-1/4" ball adapters. And my viewer is the IDCPhotography.com Hoodman modification. Hoodman has their own system of attachment now that's pretty cool--a device that goes over the top instead of a bolt-on-from-below plate.

May 28th, 2010, 08:06 AM	#4
Tim Davison Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London, England Posts: 183	Did you purchase any follow focus or other attachments to go with the basic rig?